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Program:
Imagine playing a key role in the global economy. With more than 40 million Hispanics in the US today, the demand for bilingual employees, fluent in both Spanish and English, has grown exponentially over the last decade. Coursework in the Spanish Program at Mercy College provides students with the necessary language skills and cultural understanding to be major assets to any national or international employer.
The Division of Literature, Language and Communication offers students a major concentration in Spanish Language and Literature (B.A., B.S.). Additionally, in collaboration with the Division of Education, students may also pursue a program in Foreign Languages/Secondary Education which prepares them for a teaching career at the secondary level.
Students who complete these degrees enjoy a significant competitive edge in the job market, with excellent opportunities to travel, relocate or obtain high-paying jobs right here in our region.
Download a PDF version of our Program Brochure
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Program Contacts:
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Sean Dugan, EdD
Chair, Division of Literature, Language and Communication
sdugan@mercy.edu
Telephone: 914-674-7356
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Career Opportunities:
Representative career opportunities exist in business, government, healthcare, law enforcement, education, technology, the military, communications - translation, social service, and marketing.
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Curriculum:
Students who choose the major concentration in Spanish will study Spanish Grammar, comparative Romance Language Literature, and Literary Criticism. The Bachelor of Arts degree requires a 30 credit concentration plus 30 additional elective credits.
The Bachelor of Science degree requires the 30 credit concentration with 42 elective credits. Representative course work includes masterworks in the Spanish language, including Cervantes, Spanish and Spanish-American Culture and Civilization, Caribbean Literature and Culture, as well as 19th and 20th Century Spanish and Spanish-American Literature.
For the complete course curriculum click here.
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Campuses where program is offered:
Dobbs Ferry.
The Spanish program is not currently available online as it is being revised. Look for Spanish online in the near future.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What are the pre-requisites for this program?
While there are no mandated pre-requisites, fluency in Spanish, or at least an excellent working knowledge of the language, is extremely helpful.
How quickly can I complete the program?
Completion times vary depending on whether or not the student is transferring credits from another school or program, or is pursuing teacher certification.
Do you offer night and/or weekend courses?
Yes. Major courses are usually offered Monday through Friday after 5 pm.
Is the program only for prospective language teachers?
No. Fluency in Spanish offers students a competitive edge in any field of employment.
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